2018 is shaping up to be yet another mammoth year for German DJ and producer, Felix Jaehn. His highly anticipated debut album ‘I’ has finally been released worldwide via Virgin Records Germany. The 25-track LP includes a range of crossover hits and collaborations with some of music’s most respected talent. ‘I’ has arrived a week after the release of ‘Cool’ featuring Marc E. Bassy & Gucci Mane, and the Drew Kirsch directed music video.
Jaehn’s first album is a reflection of his personal journey as a young producer. After becoming a household name through his remix of OMI’s ‘Cheerleader’, he made it his mission to discover his signature sound and create an autobiographical piece of music highlighting his musical journey. Although each track is profoundly different to its counterparts, the underlying theme of positivity ties them all together. 3 years in the making, Jaehn wanted to ensure that his album would be a catalogue of dance music perfect for radio, but also tailored to clubs. ‘I’ is divided into 2 sections: one with brand new music and the other a collection of his greatest hits.
STREAM & PURCHASE: FELIX JAEHN - ‘I’ FULL ALBUM
The album kicks off with the lead single, ‘Cool’ featuring Marc E. Bassy and Gucci Mane. Reeling listeners in with a groovy bassline, cheerful trumpet licks, and bouncy chords, the lyrics extend beyond your average dance anthem. ‘Cool’ is an uplifting jam that preaches the idea that being yourself is the coolest thing you can do. The poignant music video shot by Drew Kirsch features Jaehn shaving his head off in solidarity with the ‘Cool’ mantra.
WATCH: ‘COOL’ FEAT MARC E. BASSY AND GUCCI MANE
The leading 15 tracks demonstrate Jaehn’s versatility as a producer, and wide range of stylistic talent. ‘Don’t Say Love’ featuring Rothchild sees Jaehn step beyond his wildly popular brand of tropical house to experiment with more club-friendly, deep house elements. ‘Better’ features gorgeous vocals by Swedish rising star Clara Mae, and combines Jaehn’s signature chill synth stabs with a progressive electro touch.
Tracks like ‘Honolulu’ featuring Matluck, and ‘Forever Young’ featuring Lxandra use fluttering marimba-like sounds to complement their underlying message. ‘Like A Riddle’ with Hearts & Colors and Adam Trigger breaks the momentum created by the infectious ‘Hot2Touch’, and sends listeners into a mellow groove. ‘On A Body Like You’ and ‘Last Summer’ make use of powerful vocals combined with themes of nostalgia. ‘LOV’ with Sondr and Andrew Jackson is an energetic offering that will surely become a staple in Jaehn’s sets. A definite standout is Jaehn’s collaboration with Mike Williams, ‘Feel Good’. Additional highlights include the eclectic summer jam, ‘Jennie’ featuring R. City and Bori, the infectious ‘Hot2Touch’, and ‘Millionaire’ with Tim Schou. The first section of the album is wrapped up with the powerful acoustic, ‘Cut The Cord’, which features soothing vocals by Patrik Jean layered over a downtempo electronic instrumental.
The last 10 tracks on the album include some of Jaehn’s most popular and globally adored releases, including his standout remix of OMI’s ‘Cheerleader’, ‘Ain’t Nobody’ featuring Jasmine Thompson, ‘Bonfire’ featuring ALMA, and his chart-topping remix of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Photograph’.
‘I’ Full Tracklist
1. Felix Jaehn - Cool (feat Marc E. Bassy, Gucci Mane)
2. Felix Jaehn - Jennie (feat. R City, Bori)
3. Felix Jaehn - Don't Say Love (feat. Rothchild)
4. Felix Jaehn - Honolulu (feat. Matluck)
5. Felix Jaehn, Hight & Alex Aiono - Hot2Touch
6. Felix Jaehn - Like A Riddle (feat. Hearts & Colors, Adam Trigger)
7. Felix Jaehn - Better (feat. Clara Mae)
8. Felix Jaehn - On A Body Like You (feat Rachel Salvit)
9. Felix Jaehn - Millionaire (feat. Tim Schou)
10. Felix Jaehn x Mike Williams - Feel Good
11. Felix Jaehn - Forever Young (feat. Lxandra)
12. Felix Jaehn - LOV (feat. Sondr, Andrew Jackson)
13. Felix Jaehn - Figure You Out
14. Felix Jaehn - Last Summer (feat. Troi Irons)
15. Felix Jaehn - Cut The Cord (feat. Patrik Jean) (Acoustic)
16. Felix Jaehn - Ain't Nobody (feat Jasmine Thompson)
17. Felix Jaehn - Book Of Love (feat. Polina)
18. Felix Jaehn - Bonfire (feat. ALMA)
19. Felix Jaehn - I Do
20. Felix Jaehn - Eagle Eyes (Lost Frequencies & Linying)
21. Felix Jaehn - Jeder für Jeden with Herbert Grönemeyer
22. EFF - Stimme
23. ADEN x OLSON - Cloud 9 (Felix Jaehn Remix)
24. Ed Sheeran - Photograph (Felix Jaehn Remix)
25. OMI - Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)
You can keep track of Felix Jaehn’s upcoming shows via his social media channels below:
FELIX JAEHN 'I LIVE TOUR’ DATES
05/04 – Mehr Theater am Großmarkt – Hamburg, Germany
06/04 – Capitol Theater Offenbach – Offenbach, Germany
07/04 – TonHalle München – Munich, Germany
08/04 – Palladium Köln – Köln, Germany
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